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The 13th Annual "Not Your Average Dog Show" Packs BCC's Paterson Field House

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. The 13th Annual Not Your Average Dog Show filled Berkshire Community College's Paterson Field House with canine competitors and their companions on Sunday afternoon, February 9. Some pooches came to compete for ribbons in events like Fastest Tail Wagger, Most Beautiful Eyes, or

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Scenic Hudson at Tremaine Gallery

Amy Krzanik reports from Lakeville. The traveling photography exhibit, On Time and Place: Celebrating Scenic Hudson's First 50 Years, is currently at its final stop at the Hotchkiss School's Tremaine Gallery, after visiting six public spaces in the Hudson Valley last year, including Grand Central Terminal.

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Moments House Makes Time For Wine

Lisa Green reports from Pittsfield. If there seems to be an inordinate number of people hoisting wine glasses in these photos, it’s because that’s what they were at the Moments House fundraiser to do. On Saturday, Feb. 6, Pittsfield’s own winery, Balderdash Cellars, hosted the Winter Warmer

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Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation Winter Blast

Jamie Larson reports from Hudson.The Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation held its Winter Blast Saturday night at Helsinki Hudson. The diverse group of Foundation supporters packed the spacious club and both floors of the restaurant. While the party was indeed a blast, rocking well into the night with the help of

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Art For A Good Purpose

Rachel Louchen reports from Lee. The Good Purpose Gallery certainly is appropriately named. Since its inception two years ago, the mission of the gallery has been to give young adults on the Autism Spectrum the opportunity to share their passions by participating in exhibits, workshops and lectures through the Community

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Collectors Convene At The Berkshire Museum

Lisa Green reports from Pittsfield. How often do museums display the collections of people you know? That, in part, is what makes the Berkshire Museum’s Berkshire Collects exhibit so noteworthy, and why the energy was so high at the opening on Saturday, January 25. The third and final exhibition

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Behind Izhar Patkin's "Wandering Veil" at MASS MoCA

Amy Krzanik reports from North Adams.MASS MoCA's largest gallery is now home to Izhar Patkin: The Wandering Veil (on view through September 1), an overview of the Israeli-born, New York-based artist's 30-year career. On Saturday, January 18, guests packed the gallery for a talk by

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The "Nude" Attitude Bares A Look At Sohn Fine Art

Mark Williams reports from Stockbridge. Rain was pouring, but the diminutive Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Stockbridge was crowded with people who love photography on Saturday, January 11. The current exhibition, Nude, features photography and mixed media by John Atchley, Peggy Braun, John Clarke, Greg Gorman, Eric Korenman, Hildy Kronen,

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Blue Plate Bash for Columbia-Greene Humane Society

Jamie Larson reports from Chatham. It’s amazing to think that Saturday marked the 11th annual Columbia-Greene Humane Society Benefit hosted by the Blue Plate restaurant. Equally as amazing as the event, which raises thousands for the Humane Society each year through donations and a silent auction, was the gargantuan

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A Tango Diary At Six Depot

Rachel Louchen reports from West Stockbridge. Six Depot Roastery and Cafe presented a rare opportunity for guests on Friday, January 10 to enjoy a local artist's photographs of tango dancers followed by actually learning how to tango. The line was literally out the door for the opening night

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Memorable Parties of 2013

There's nothing we at RI love more than covering the region's galas; it's the perfect opportunity to visit with wonderful old friends, meet interesting new ones, and nosh on delicious food and drink produced right here in our area. That's why picking

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Voices of Hope Gala Springs Eternal

Amy Krzanik reports from Lenox. Pittsfield's Berkshire Immigrant Center held its annual fundraiser this past Saturday, December 7, 2013. The “Voices of Hope" holiday gala, at the warm and welcoming Seven Hills Inn, was a sold-out event. The night began with cocktails and a silent auction, followed

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